From the expanses of needlerush at Cedar Island to the lush spartina feathering the shores of Bodie and Roanoke islands, our salt marshes are the threshold to a watery world — the heartbeat of our coastal ecosystem.
Bald Head Island
Secret Beach Season
In the hush of the off-season, delight in some of our coast’s quieter highlights.
Islands of Welcome in Brunswick County
With 10 distinct beaches and communities, NC’s Brunswick Islands offers a draw for every sort of visitor. A Sunset Beach resident shares her personal favorites of each.
Nesting Grounds
North Carolina is a paradise for birds: More than 400 species have been identified from the mountains to the sea. Take the quiz to see how well you know our state’s feathered residents.
Daybreak on the Coast
Dawn on North Carolina’s beaches sharpens the senses: Colors look brighter, crashing waves sound louder, and the potential for the day ahead seems infinite.
The Cape Fear Lighthouse’s Prism Project
When the Cape Fear Lighthouse was dismantled more than 60 years ago, the pieces of glass that composed its Fresnel lens scattered in a hundred directions. Now, The Old Baldy Foundation is attempting to put the lens back together.
Your Guide to Brunswick’s Five Islands
Located at the southern end of North Carolina’s coast, these islands’ distinct draws and personalities invite the whole family to customize vacation memories to their own interests.
Safe Passage on the Intracoastal Waterway
Commercial and recreational vessels cruise a watery highway of natural and dredged channels, with one face toward the land and the other toward the ocean.
16 Breathtaking Views on the Carolina Coast
At the top of a lofty lighthouse, on sugar-sand beaches, beneath ancient live oaks twisting their knobby arms toward the sun, and from coastal cottages perched in the dunes, the North Carolina coast offers endless beauty on the edge of the earth.
